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Where the Latest Happenings Meets Savings
In Wilmington, NC, you can live where inspiring career opportunities meet a diverse set of key industries, where proximity to stunning beaches meets an award-winning downtown riverwalk, and where reservations at culinary, southern sensations meet family-friendly fun without chipping away at your savings . And, with sales tax rates below the U.S. average and a state tax system that ranks in the top 10 nationally, N.C. Career Coast’s cost of living let’s you spend less money on more opportunities for meaningful experiences.
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2023 Island Arts Festival
Over 100 visual, performing and culinary artists came come together for this two-day event, which occured on May 5th and 6th.
Cape Fear Community College Grows in State Rankings
Wilmington, NC – Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) is the 5th largest community college in North Carolina. Despite the pandemic, CFCC has experienced steadily increasing enrollment.
Drop in on These Five “Secret” Wrightsville Beach Surf Spots
Surfers who get up with the sun to catch early morning waves are in for a treat when visiting east-facing Wrightsville Beach.